Prime Minister Perry Christie highlighted The Bahamas’ openness to Caribbean nationals, as the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) annual general assembly conference got underway on November 27 at the British Colonial Hilton.

The Bahamas has always been welcoming toward its Caribbean neighbours, said Christie, the keynote speaker, noting that descendants of Jamaicans and Haitians have played important roles in the development of the nation.

Christie went on to urge further synergy with in the region in areas such as tourism and environmental protection.

CAIPA was formed in 2007 with the objective of enabling collaboration among the CARIFORUM investment promotion agencies (IPA).

Its aim is to strengthen the region’s visibility as an attractive destination, provide joint marketing opportunities, facilitate customized training for its members, and give them access to reliable information.